WELCOME TO THE TITLE IX OFFICE

The Goshen College Title IX Office seeks to support the campus community in a safe and secure environment, free from sexual discrimination or harassment. Through proactive and equitable practice, the Title IX Office upholds these goals by providing education and resources to students and employees of diverse sexual, marital, and parental identities, as well as acting swiftly to investigate reported incidents and support those harmed by sexual discrimination or misconduct.

Title IX Deputy Coordinator(s)

Title IX Deputy Coordinators work collaboratively with the Title IX Coordinator to provide support to individuals wishing to consult, report, or seek support regarding incidents of sexual misconduct, harassment, or violence. Deputy Coordinators may be contacted for consultation or assistance in submitting a report to Title IX.

Policy & Law

Goshen College’s Policies

Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Violence

The Title IX Office enforces Goshen College’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Violence.

Read Goshen College’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Violence

Title IX Law

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 states:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

The US Department of Education enforces federal law that makes it illegal to discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, parenting, and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation) at institutions that receive federal financial support, including institutions of higher education. 

The Title IX Office upholds these federal laws prohibiting sex discrimination. More information regarding Title IX and “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance” (34 CFR. Part 106) can be found below.

Read 34 CFR. Part 106 Here

Pregnant & Parenting Rights

The US Department of Education enforces pregnant and parenting students’ rights under Title IX Federal Law. For additional information, see “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance” (34 CFR. Part 106).

Read 34 CFR. Part 106 Here

Key Definitions (coming soon)

Services and Support

Title IX Compliance

The Title IX Coordinator maintains compliance with current policy and practice related to Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, most recently updated in 2020. Training related to this compliance has been provided by Grand River Solutions and was last completed in June of 2025. To receive a PDF document of this training, please email titleix@goshen.edu. 

The Title IX Office also ensures compliance with the following regulations related to Title IX:

• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
• The Jeanne Clery Act of 1990
• Violence Against Women Act

If there are questions regarding compliance, please contact the Title IX Office by emailing titleix@goshen.edu. 

Sexual Misconduct Incident Management 

The Title IX Office intakes, processes, and coordinates the resolution of incidents related to Goshen College’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Violence. The College prohibits and will not tolerate any action that violates Title IX or this Policy.

We know that filing an incident report or formal complaint can be stressful; we are here to support you through the process. If you are unsure how best to proceed, we are available to discuss your concerns. Please feel free to visit the Title IX Office or email titleix@goshen.edu with any questions.

If you would like to submit an incident report regarding sexual misconduct or retaliation, you can use the link below, or you can visit or contact the Restorative Justice and Title IX Office for assistance.

Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form 

Consultation for Title IX Concerns

In an ideal world, students and employees are able to work in a safe and secure learning environment, free from sexual harassment or related incidents; however, when students or employees have experienced or witnessed an undesirable incident related to sexual misconduct, the Title IX office is here to provide guidance and assistance. If you have questions or concerns regarding potential incidents or harm, we are available to support you.

PLEASE NOTE: The Title IX Office is not a confidential reporting source. Communications regarding incidents constitute a report to the College and will be acted upon, in accordance with Title IX and the College’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, & Violence.

Please visit the Title IX Office or email titleix@goshen.edu to set up a meeting.

Title IX Education

The Title IX Office coordinates educational opportunities to support a safe and secure learning environment through education and professional development in the workplace. View our list of educational opportunities below.

Pregnant and Parenting Student Services

Pregnant and parenting students at Goshen College have rights under Title IX Federal Law regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions. Therefore, the Title IX Office seeks to assist students and employees with understanding expectations regarding Title IX policy for protecting those rights. We also provide guidance regarding campus procedures to ensure that pregnant and parenting students receive an equitable educational opportunity and are successful in their parenting and student journeys.

The Title IX Office works to serve pregnant and parenting students by connecting them to supportive measures, campus resources and community resources. Additionally, the Office reviews complaints and incidents reported regarding infringement on the protections of pregnant and parenting student rights.

Supportive measures may include but are not limited to:

• Adjustments or alterations to courses
• Extensions of course deadlines
• Leaves of absence
• Protection for students’ standing until and upon their return

For more information, visit or contact the Title IX Office.

Pregnant and Parenting Services Manual (Coming Soon)

Pregnant and Parenting Student Request Form (Coming Soon)

Title IX Misconduct Reporting Form 

Educational Opportunities and Resources

Educational Opportunities provide students and employees the option to dig deeper into the policies, procedures, and an understanding of how our campus community members are impacted by issues related to Title IX. Whether individually or in a group setting, these opportunities allow students and employees to explore issues related to the safety, security and movement toward justice for all of our community members.

Students

Goshen College provides a number of educational opportunities throughout the academic year to proactively educate students and prevent Title IX incidents on campus. Students, campus groups, and student organizations may request in-person educational opportunities and presentations by emailing titleix@goshen.edu. 

Workforce

Employees

Employees who have questions or desire more information regarding Title IX may contact the Restorative Justice & Title IX Office for educational opportunities or access to educational materials. Employees may make requests by emailing titleix@goshen.edu. 

Departments and Committees

At times, campus committees and departments might find it helpful to request the opportunity to receive additional review of Title IX, Q&A sessions, and scenarios exploration. Committee and department leads may request educational opportunities for a department by emailing titleix@goshen.edu. 

Free Webinars*(TBD)

The Title IX Office offers several asynchronous options for reviewing topics related to Title IX. As these free webinars* are not offered in an assessment setting, no learning objectives are explicitly identified beyond providing an opportunity to explore topics and gain personal awareness.

Title IX Basics – Sexual Misconduct: TBD

Title IX Basics – Pregnant and Parenting: TBD

Restorative Justice on College Campuses: TBD

Trainings & Certifications

Title IX Team

Patty Hartshorn, Title IX Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator Training: Grand River Solutions, June 2025 (link)
Title IX Coordinator Training (pdf) – Available upon request to titleix@goshen.edu 

Marlene Penner, Title IX Deputy Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator Training: Grand River Solutions, June 2025 (link)
Title IX Coordinator Training (pdf) – Available upon request to titleix@goshen.edu

 

Decision-Makers Trainings

Title IX Decision-Maker Training: Grand River Solutions, June 2025 (link)
Title IX Decision-Maker Training (pdf) – Available upon request to titleix@goshen.edu 

Appellate Officers Trainings

[Trainings listed]

 

Advisor Trainings

[Trainings listed]

 

Student Training

All students are required to complete an interactive educational experience upon admission to Goshen College through the peer-taught Bystander Intervention curriculum in their first-year experience courses. All students also complete annual Title IX training in Vector Solutions.

Student Employee Training

Student employees of the department of Residence Life and Housing are trained annually on Title IX law and institutional policy. Student employees who maintain authority over others, such as Resident Assistants, are considered “Responsible Employees” and required to report incidents that may be related to Title IX.

Employee Training

All employees are required to complete a Title IX training during orientation upon employment with Goshen College. The College also partners with Vector Solutions to provide an interactive educational opportunity annually.

Student Athletes and College Athletic Professionals Training

NAIA partners with colleges and universities to ensure the safety and security of our student athletes. Per Title IX, student athletes and College athletics professionals are educated annually through a partnership between the Department of Athletics and the Title IX Office. This training is tailored for athletic professionals and student-athletes.

For more information regarding NAIA, access the NAIA website.

Attestations

Colleges and universities may be asked to release information regarding a student athlete’s identification as a wrongdoer in Title IX cases. Colleges and universities may be asked to release information regarding a student athlete’s choice to leave an institution while in the midst of a Title IX case. For more information, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Athletics Director.

 

Federal Oversight of Discrimination

Inquiries about Title IX rights and responsibilities may be made externally to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
Customer Service Hotline #: (800) 421-3481
Facsimile: (202) 453-6012
TDD#: (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Web: www.ed.gov/ocr

For complaints involving employees:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Indianapolis Office
101 West Ohio St, Ste 1900
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 1-800-669-4000
Facsimile: 317-226-7953
TTY: 1-800-669-6820
ASL Video Phone: 844-234-5 122
Email: info@eeoc.gov
Web: www.eeoc.gov